| free continental breakfast is served in a casual dining area off the lobby. down-to-earth rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this simple hotel just off route 30 is 2 miles from ocala tuscawilla park and 3 miles from the southeastern livestock pavilion
Orlando International Airport 1 hr 27
Silver Springs State Park (15 min)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more. Ocala Downtown Square (19 min) Brick City Adventure Park (5 min)
Sprawling city park featuring a community center, playground, picnic pavilion & walking trails. Lillian Bryant Park (9 min)
Urban park with a splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts, kid's baseball field & 1-mi. trail. Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center (15 min)
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history. Appleton Museum of Art (14 min)
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Scott Springs Park (7 min)
Wooded recreational area with caves, a bike terrain park, walking paths & a contemporary playground. The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park (14 min)
Scenic destination offering nine zip lines, two rope bridges & a rappel, plus horseback riding. Ocala Tuscawilla Park (7 min)
Venerable city park featuring a small lake, lighted tennis courts & a science discovery center. Fort King National Historic Park (12 min)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities. Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (21 min)
Long-running museum housing an extensive collection of vintage hot rods & drag racing cars. Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology (9 min)
Opened in 2011, this modest museum features history exhibits, including Native American artifacts. Reilly Arts Center (6 min)
Performing arts, art museum, and art Ocala Wetland Recharge Park (9 min) Discovery Center (7 min)
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits. | 
